The Summer Startup Bootcamp at H-FARM College is an intensive five-day program designed to equip aspiring innovators with the tools and skills needed to create the companies of the future.
Participants will engage in a dynamic curriculum covering key areas such as Idea Generation, Business Modeling, MVP development leveraging emerging technologies like AI, Go-to-Market strategies, startup funding, and Pitching. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and mentorship from industry experts, ensuring a collaborative and practical educational experience.
Set in H-FARM’s innovation campus near Venice, Italy, the program fosters creativity and collaboration. It culminates in a competition where participants pitch innovative ideas, blending creative thinking with tangible solutions to global challenges. The bootcamp serves as a launchpad for future entrepreneurs, strengthening their business, technology, and leadership skills.
WHO IT’S FOR
Students aged 18–24
LANGUAGE
English
DATES
June 23–27
LOCATION
H-FARM Campus
PRICE
€650.00 + VAT (includes 5 lunches);
€950.00 + VAT (includes 4 nights of accommodation, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners)
The Summer Startup Bootcamp at H-FARM College is a unique experience designed to help you transform your vision into an entrepreneurial reality.
The program combines three key elements: training sessions led by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs, offering practical and real-world insights; a hands-on approach featuring practical workshops and collaborative projects; and a dedicated mentorship path, providing tailored advice from professionals and constructive feedback from peers.
By the end of the bootcamp, you will have a solid understanding of the startup creation process, a developed project, and enhanced skills in teamwork and public speaking. This program is a concrete opportunity to build your entrepreneurial future and expand your professional network.
The ideal participant is a university student or recent graduate with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation, eager to transform ideas into concrete projects.
They possess a curious, creative, and problem-solving mindset, along with a strong inclination for teamwork in dynamic and international contexts.
No specific experience is required, but a passion for technology and innovation, combined with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, is essential.
Participants will complete the bootcamp with a deep understanding of the startup creation process, along with enhanced teamwork and public speaking skills. The program provides a strong foundation for pursuing future entrepreneurial ventures, empowering participants to innovate, lead, and succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
Welcome & Check-in
Vision & Idea Generation
Day 1 Output: Group Ideation Pitch
Business Models & Tools
Startup Presentations & Pitching
Day 2 Output: Group Lean Canvas & Presentation Matrix
Lean Startup Methodology & Tools
H-Exhibition
Day 3 Output: Group Project MVP
Go-to-Market & Funding
Startup Presentations & Pitching
Day 4 Output: Final Presentation Updates
Final Startup Pitches & Awards
Entrepreneurship and startups are deeply embedded in H-FARM’s DNA. They have played a key role in the continuous evolution and growth of the campus and will remain central to the future programs, methods, and activities developed by H-FARM Education.
Leading this Summer School is the team from the Entrepreneurship & Startup Center.
The center was created to equip aspiring young entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to turn their ideas into startups, drawing on over 15 years of experience in the world of acceleration and entrepreneurship.
Located at the gateway to the Venetian Lagoon, the H-FARM Campus is open to everyone and offers spaces for events and corporate meetings, sports facilities, educational buildings, dining areas, a conference hall, and a library.
In your free time, you’ll have access to 5,000 square meters of outdoor space and 1,600 square meters of indoor facilities to enjoy sports such as tennis, padel, soccer, rugby, beach volleyball, baseball, BMX, skateboarding, and much more.
The Campus is 85% energy self-sufficient, thanks to extensive photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and exchange technologies.
Green mobility is encouraged through electric vehicle charging stations, bicycles, e-bikes, golf carts, and electric scooters.
The accommodation option includes overnight stays at one of our facilities: H-FARM Campus Marina.
Located in the magical Venetian Lagoon, H-FARM Campus Marina is a true oasis just minutes away from the H-FARM Campus (2 km).
Two recently restored Barchesse—overlooking what was once the main port connecting Portegrandi to Venice—host apartments equipped with every comfort.
Here, students can experience their university life in a dynamic and stimulating environment, where they can share not only their studies but also their passions.
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